Friday, August 27, 2010

Some years ago, I had switched from being a 5 cup a morning coffee drinker to a 2 cup green tea drinker. For whatever reason, over the last 3 years or so I have gone back to the coffee, only about 3 cups a morning.

However, my body is not handling the caffeine like it used to do. I have been praying and asking the Lord to show me ways to reduce my stress. I've been looking with blinders at my time schedule only. Yes, there is still some work to be done there. But the Lord is showing me clearly that the caffeine is directly affecting my nervous system and creating anxiety.

Therefore, this was my last day for coffee as I know it. Both my husband and I will be making a pot of green mint tea every morning. We don't drink soda pop anyway, so that won't be another change we have to make. We do drink water throughout the day.

I want to give thanks and praise to the Lord for answering my prayer and for allowing me to look with openness instead of insisting on my blinders, that He is showing me how to get the stress out of my life and that the stress comes from many sources. I'm looking forward to feeling better with this change of habit, after the headaches from the withdrawal go away. The word "withdrawal" should be a clue that caffeine is not good for me.

"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV)

Saturday, August 21, 2010

The Lord Is My Shepherd,I shall not want.He maketh me lie down in green pastures.He leadeth me beside the still waters.He restoreth my soul.He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil.For Thou art with me,Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.Thou anointest my head with oil.My cup runneth over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.-Psalm 23 (KJV)

Friday, August 13, 2010

Shout with joy to God, all the earth!Sing the glory of his name;Make his praise glorious!Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds!So great is your powerThat your enemies cringe before you;All the earth bows down to you;They sing praise to you,they sing praise to your name." Psalm 66:1-4

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About Me

I became a born again Christan in 1975. I am a Missouri licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor. I was married in 1986. I have 2 sons, 3 stepchildren, and 10 grandchildren. I work in an outpatient behavioral health clinic in the Ozarks.
There are two blogs here that cover different aspects of life and who I am. INSIDE THE SHRINK is a personal look inside the mind of this Christian psychologist. If you've ever wondered what goes on inside the mind of a shrink, here's your opportunity.
DAILY GRACE is a short, Biblical, daily devotional that, by the grace of God, He has inspired me to create and share wherever I can. May the Lord bless you as you read them.